"Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than the one where they sprang up."

~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

INTRODUCTION

While definitions of Web 2.0 vary, common to all is the idea that Web 2.0 is the second generation of web development and web design, which facilitates communication, collaboration, social networking and information sharing. Less is the change in technology compared to the change in how people use the web. Web users have become active participants rather than observers.
Google List of Definitions

Awesome Resources

Tammy Worcester

An awesome presenter, Tammy provides "Tips for Teachers," links to many free sites, how-to help and more. Great site that is updated regularly.

Only 2 Clicks

A great site for creating links to a variety of pages. See my page for an example: http://only2clicks.com/pages/steingraber

Great Uses of Multimedia

Mr. Croley

Excellent website created by a fifth grade teacher, Mr. Croley. Explore the ColeyCast and StudyCast links on the left to see how podcasts can be used in education.

CogDogRoo

Same link you will see on Resources page, worth the repetition and worth the exploration. Notice that the portal used is wikispaces!

Martin

A technology resource teacher from Frederick County, Maryland has created a great site with various topics of interest. Navigation is similar to this wiki.

Award Winning Wikispaces

Three great educational wikis are briefly discussed in this blog. Links to the mentioned wikis are provided.

Blogs

Blogger.com

Google's free weblog publishing tools. Easy to use with a professional look.

Kidblog.org

Geared toward elementary and junior high classrooms, this blog is simple to use and provides privacy for your students.

Wikis

Educational Wikis

Wiki about wikis in education. Site provides articles and a list of existing educational wikis to "learn from."

Techbones Wiki

Doug Shatzer has created an awesome site with great examples of technology used in education. Be sure to see how teachers use wikis in their classrooms, within the "Wiki??" link on the left sidebar.

Blogs, Vogs, Wikis, and Podcasts

Podcasting resources abound on this site compiled by Sue LeBleau.

Wikis in Education

Scroll down the page to find wikis used by educators from a variety of educational settings and academic levels.

PBWorks

Great wiki site for the classroom. Free "Basic" plan allows 1 workspace and 2GB storage. Formerly known as PBWiki.

Wikispaces

Awesome wiki building site, as witnessed by what you are currently viewing!

Kathy Schrock's List: Web 2.0 Tools

Listed are several web 2.0 tools that can be freely accessed

Kathy Schrock - Web 2.0 Tools: Communicate, Collaborate, Compose, Create, and Contribute

Best Online Collaboration Tools Web

Web created through MindMeister by Robin Good. Provides links to many web 2.0 resources.

VoiceThread

"A tool for having conversations around media." Great idea for classroom collaboration. Worth the time to explore. Free educator subscription with 2GB storage.